Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome associated with anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum in a patient with HIV infection

Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Feb:115:106-108. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.11.030. Epub 2021 Nov 25.

Abstract

Sweet Syndrome belongs to a group of diseases known as neutrophilic dermatoses. An uncommon variant named Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome (HSS) can be associated with a variety of conditions, including cancer, infections, drug toxicity and others. Here we present an instance of HSS in an HIV-positive patient in an infectious disease setting.

Keywords: Chlamydia trachomatis, lymphogranuloma venereum; HIV; Histiocytoid Sweet Syndrome; Sweet Syndrome.

MeSH terms

  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • HIV Infections* / complications
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum* / complications
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum* / diagnosis
  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum* / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Sweet Syndrome* / complications
  • Sweet Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Sweet Syndrome* / drug therapy